Lucideon · 3 days ago
Stress Corrosion Cracking Engineer
Schenectady, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLucideon M+P is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Corrosion Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team in Schenectady, NY, focusing on materials degradation research in nuclear environments. The role involves hands-on experimentation and collaboration to address challenges related to stress corrosion cracking and contribute to predictive modeling and mitigation strategies.
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Responsibilities
Design and perform experiments on nuclear-grade alloys under BWR/PWR and other corrosive environments
Operate and maintain test rigs for long-term exposure testing under load and corrosive media
Analyze post-test specimens using advanced microscopy and characterization tools
Collaborate closely with test technicians, materials scientists, and project managers to deliver high-quality results to clients
Contribute to predictive modeling of behavior and help develop mitigation strategies for reactor systems
Author technical reports and support presentations at key industry conferences
Innovate testing approaches and contribute to internal method development efforts
Qualification
Required
A Ph.D. or Master's degree in Materials Science, Corrosion Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related field
Demonstrated expertise in SCC mechanisms, high-temperature corrosion, and / or electrochemical testing in nuclear-relevant environments
Experience designing, executing, and interpreting corrosion experiments—preferably under applied load in simulated reactor environments
Excellent communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to engage both clients and colleagues
Preferred
Working familiarity with molten salts, lower temperature corrosion, and failure analysis using microstructural characterization techniques would be beneficial
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: medical, dental, and prescription
401(k) retirement plan with company matching and contributions
Tuition assistance and ongoing training opportunities
Disability & life insurance
Generous paid time off
Company
Lucideon
Lucideon is a development and commercialization organization (DCO), specializing in materials technologies and processes
Founded in 1948
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Fetch
Chief Operating Officer
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